I generally recommend a balanced approach: prioritize a solid foundation by paying down some principal while strategically acquiring new properties using savings and cash flow.

It's a huge safety issue filled with liabilities left and right.

Hatch for roof access.The landing on the third floor could (technically) easily be extended onto the roof - but realize there are code/safety considerations around that.

As a seller, I'd prefer having due diligence money that I can credit back to buyer at closing but it's mine if they release, as I've dealt with too many buyers nit-picking over $10 inspection items like the oven range safety thing or use the inspection period to back out if a better deal hits the market or try to negotiate a lower price even if no big issues found, and I think due diligence money solves those problems.  

Prioritizing credit may be the best route

If you haven't already, a professional eviction service might offer additional strategies for dealing with difficult tenants and can coordinate with law enforcement to ensure safe access for inspection.Hiring private security for a short period post-eviction can help ensure safety.

Take someone with you for safety and as a witness.

While some investors favor long-term appreciation, others prioritize cash flow for income.

Evictions are quick and easy (just a few weeks, faster than most states), judges have always been 100% on my side, sheriffs conduct the move-out quickly with no fuss, there’s no notice required for owners to inspect or enter the property if they want to (I usually still try to give some notice out of courtesy, but it’s nice that I’m not required to), rent control was prohibited entirely across the state in 1981 (recent efforts to overturn that have failed), HOAs don’t have much power here (max fine is $500 for non health and safety violations, they have to give ample notice before any fines, can’t foreclose over late fees or fines, etc.).

Such use does not endanger public health or safety, or create a publicnuisance.3.